STRONG 3RD QUARTER HELPS WASHINGTON-LED SMB TAKE SEMIS SERIES OPENER

They have been out of sight for a while so the defending champion San Miguel Beermen reminded James Yap and company who they were up against.

SMB delivered the message in the third quarter and Jay Washington made sure the B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados got it loud and clear.

Washington was like a man possessed in that telling quarter, going 6-for-12 from the field for 14 points as the defending champions separated from B-Meg Derby Ace on the way to a 101-88 blowout Wednesday at the start of their PBA Fiesta Conference semifinal series at the Araneta Coliseum.

"Miller Time" as Ginebra Beat the Beermen

After recently acquired by the Gin Kings in exchange for Cyrus Baguio, Willie Miller had his breakthrough game in Ginebra's uniform, erupting for a 11 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter that pushed the game wide open in the fourth quarter, helping the Ginebra Gin Kings breeze past the league leading San Miguel Beer, 104-90. The win halt the Beermen's winning streak to 9 games, thus, extending the Gin Kings streak to 4 games. They have an 8-4 win-loss card to claim solo third in the standings.

UE Red Warriors VS Ateneo Blue Eagles

The University of the East Red Warriors will face the heavily favored Ateneo Blue Eagles in the much awaited showdown of the UAAP this Thursday. Al-Hussaini, Nonoy Baclao, Eric Salamat and Jai Reyes will spearhead the team once again following the drubbing of the UST Growling Tigers 81-64 in their final four stint. However, the UE Red Warriors, the real underdogs of this series, will again in the person of Paul Lee, Elmer Espiritu and Pari Llagas. The upset-minded Red Warriors will be doing a huge task of upsetting the defending champions. They are coming off with an emotional win against the talented FEU Tamarraws, which the latter, having a twice to beat advantage. Expect a great battle between this two schools.

Team Pilipinas Turns Back Chinese Taipei

Team Pilipinas avenges its loss from the hands of the Taiwanese in the Jones Cup with a win over the same team, 77-70. Chinese Taipei, leading for the most part of the game, could not sustain its momentum as James Yap, leading the way for the Filipinos,scorches hot, scoring 23 points in the game,with four triples mainly in the pivotal third quarter run that put the team ahead for eight points..but an early run by the Taiwanese early in the fourth quarter tied the score. Willie Miller came to the rescue with key baskets down the stretch. The last one, with a key three-pointer,75-70. Chinese Taipei,could not convert its last attempts in the final seconds, as the Filipinos picked up its third win of the tournament with only lone defeat. Tomorrow will be an acid test for the Filipinos as they will face the reigning FIBA-ASIA Champions IRAN tomorrow.

Ginebra Outguns Barako BUll in Panabo City

Ronald Tubid has another stellar performance as he scored a career best of 29 points leading The defending champion Kings played with a sustained firepower, for a change, ending a five-game skid with a 111-103 win over the Barako Bull Energy Boosters in a road game in the Motolite Fiesta Conference at the Panabo Multi-Purpose, Tourism, Cultural and Sports Center last Saturday.

PBA Game In Panabo City

An out-of-town PBA game will be held in Panabo City this Saturday March 28,2009 featuring the teams Barako Bull Vs Barangay Ginebra.

PBA Results

San Miguel Beer victorious over the Alaska Aces 93-89 as Jonas Villanueva scored 27 points.

Barangay Ginebra also notched a win over Coca Cola 110-103.

PBA SKED (Wednesday)

Alaska versus San Miguel Beer at 4:50 p.m.
Coca-Cola against Barangay Ginebra at 7:30 p.m.

Burger King Down Realtors

Burger King,formerly Air 21, with Coach Yeng Guaio in the helm and with their ever reliable import of Shawn Daniels, took the advantage over the injury-depleted line-up of Sta Lucia Realtors, who are without the injured Ryan Reyes and Dennis Espino. Gary David, Shawn Daniels, Arwind Santos and Cyrus Baguio all scored at least 12 points each as the Titans negated Sta Lucia's Import Anthony Johnson's 32-point explosion.


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PBA Imports Official Heights

Barangay Ginebra - Rod Nealy - 6-5 1/16
Coca Cola - JJ Sullinger - 6-4 1/4
Rain or Shine - Charles Clark III - 6-5 1/4
San Miguel - Nate Carter - 6-5 1/16
Barako Bull - Scooter MacFadgon - 6-foot-3 13/16
Sta Lucia - Anthony Johnson - 6-4 15/16
Burger King - Shawn Daniels - 6-foot-5 5/8
Purefoods - Brian Hamilton - 6-4 3/4
Talk N Text - Tiras Wade - 6-5 3/8
Alaska - Galen Young - Not in attendance

Comlplete List of Imports in the PBA

Barangay Ginebra - Rod Nealy
Coca Cola - JJ Sullinger
Rain or Shine - Charles Clark III
San Miguel - Nate Carter
Barako Bull - Scooter MacFadgon
Sta Lucia - AJ Jackson
Burger King - Shawn Daniels
Purefoods - Brian Hamilton
Alaska - Galen Young
Talk N Text - Tiras Wade

Updated List of Imports in the PBA

Barangay Ginebra - Rod Nealy
Coca Cola - JJ Sullinger
Rain or Shine - Charles Clark III
San Miguel - Nate Carter
Barako Bull - Scooter MacFadgon
Sta Lucia - AJ Jackson
Burger King - Shawn Daniels
Purefoods - Marquin Chandler(Original Choice), Reggie Larry (Injured in their tune-up game, Harvey Thomas (Measuring Beyond 6'6" height limit)
Alaska - Rosell Ellis (Still Unavailable)
Talk N Text - (Still Searching for their Import)

Prospective Imports in the PBA

Barangay Ginebra - Rod Nealy
Burger King (Formerly Air 21) - Shawn Daniels
Coca-Cola - JJ Sullinger
Rain or Shine - Charles Clark III
Alaska - Rosell Ellis
Talk N Text - Rashad Bell

Alaska Aces and Talk N Text Finals Preview

Game 7 Talk N Text vs Alaska 93 - 89 Talk N Text Won (Talk N Text clinch series 4-3)
Game 6 Alaska vs. Talk N Text 94 - 99 Talk N Text Won (Series tied 3-3)
Game 5 Talk N Text vs. Alaska 93 - 95 Alaska Won (Alaska leads series 3-2)
Game 4 Alaska vs. Talk N Text 98 - 100 Talk N Text Won (Series tied 2-2)
Game 3 Talk N Text vs. Alaska 92 - 73 Talk N Text Won (Alaska leads series 2-1)
Game 2 Alaska vs. Talk N Text 100 - 91 Alaska Won (Alaska leads series 2-0)
Game 1 Talk N Text vs. Alaska 95 - 102 Alaska Won (Alaska leads series 1-0)

Talk N Text - The Philippine Cup Champions

The Talk N Text Tropang Texters are the new Philippine Cup Champions as they outlasted the gritty and determined Alaska Aces. After a 6 year drought, the Tropang Texters bagged its second title in an All-Filipino Cup after the 2003 All FIlipino Cup title..Mac Cardona made another huge game..while rookie sensation Jason Castro has also made an important contribution with the team,, making 19 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, together with 2 steals.

After trailing mostly in the game, the last time 63-76, the Alaska Aces made a huge comeback with Reynel Hugnatan-led Aces by scoring 13 of his 17 points in that span highlighted by the three point play of Joe Devance, able to tie it 84 all. Two more deadlocks ensued after that, the last at 89 on a Ranidel de Ocampo short stab, before Harvey Carey's baseline jumper gave TNT the lead for good at 91-89. Then, the Best Player of the Conference Willie Miller shooting for two free throws. The Best Player muffed the two important free throws, but that could be the blessing in disguised, as they force a turnover in the ensuing play.But Willie Miller missed a tight drive in the next play. Then Jimmy Alapag canned the two free throws. Then the celebration began..

Its Game 7

The Alaska Aces and the Talk N Text Phone Pals will figure it out in Game 7 of the Philippine Cup.. Mac Cardona, Jimmy Alapag, Jared Dilinger will again be spearheading the Tropang Texters as they will give it a toe-to-toe battle with Willie Miller, LA Tenorio and Sonny Thoss of the the Alaska Aces.. This would be a battle of supremacy as this two teams will go for the jugular..

Game 7 in the Booking

The Alaska Aces are very determined to end the series but the Talk N Text Phone Pals are more determined to win in the highly anticipated Game 6 of the finals..Mac2x Cardona and Jimmy Alapag showed their self but it was Ali Peek that made the difference.. scoring 17 points and grabbing 16 rebounds..It will be a do-or-die battle this Wednesday as the two teams meet in the finale of the Philippine Cup, It is Game 7!!!...

Talk N Text Levels the Series

The Talk N Text Phone Pals made it two in a row as they dealt Alaska its second straight loss in ongoing finals of the PBA All-Filipino Conference.. With coach Chot Reyes said that defense is the key from their game 3 victory, it was also evident in Game 4 as they held Alaska a long stretch without a field goal in the fourth quarter on their way to a victory close victory 100-98. The Aces made some spirited comebacks in the fourth quarter, but that was their last ditch effort as the Phone Pals made some clutch plays and steady free throw shooting.

Alaska Aces just too Tough for the Realtors

Following the Talk N Text commanding 3-1 lead, the Alaska Aces will also try to book up its seat in the finals of in the Philippines Cup. With only 9 players used in the rotation, the Aces gained control most of the game but found themselves threatened by the Sta Lucia comeback, still managed to gained the upperhand by one defensive play. The shot block by Joe Davance on a driving lay-up by Joseph Yeo could be the most crucial play of the game. That play tells all that the Aces are on a verge of making it in the finals.

Talk N Text One Step Away for a Finals Stint

Talk N Text have proven once again that they have a more formidable line-up against the San Miguel Beermen. The Tropang Texters relied on the rookie Jared Dilinger in the early part of the game. Jimmy Alapag played a vital role in this victory with majority of his points came in the second half.. With Cardona chipped in 10 points in the final quarter.

Talk N Text will try to wrap up its series Tomorrow..